Center City
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Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities
Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…
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Amtrak Set to Debut New NextGen Acela High-Speed Trains in Philadelphia
After several years of delays, Amtrak is expected to debut its new, redesigned Acela high-speed trains in Philadelphia later this month, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. The trains are expected to debut on Thursday, August 28, at 30th Street Station, and the rest of the Boston to Washington D.C. corridor. Amtrak’s NextGen Acela upgrades…
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Moving to Center City After Two Decades in South Philadelphia
After two decades in South Philadelphia, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a public-private partnership, is relocating to Center City, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The early-stage tech startup investment group is set to move into the PNC Bank Building, an office tower at the intersection of 16th and Market streets, in late December. One of the…
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Bob Casey, Longtime Pennsylvania Senator, Gains New Roles at Familiar Philly Law Firm, Hometown University
Former U.S. Senator Bob Casey has taken on two new gigs nine months after losing his bid for a fourth term, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. Effective September 1, Casey will join Philadelphia-based law firm Dilworth Paxson as a counsel and member of its corporate and business practice group. The news comes after it was…
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MSC Launches Marketing Push for Reimagined Retail Space in Wanamaker Building
MSC has begun its marketing effort to promote 300,000 square feet of reimagined retail space within the historic Wanamaker Building to prospective tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Macy’s vacated the first three levels of the building earlier this year, which was a major setback to the struggling Market East commercial corridor.…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Driven By Xfinity Mobile Surge, Orlando Theme Park Opening
Comcast has reported second quarter revenue growth, driven by a rise in Xfinity Mobile subscribers and the opening of a new theme park in Orlando, writes Josie Reich for The Wall Street Journal. Revenue increased by 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $30.3 billion and surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted profit also…
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Philadelphians Fight to Save the Wanamaker Holiday Experience. Join in the Fun.
You know, two people yelled at me this week. But what I read in The Philadelphia Inquirer absolutely and wonderfully made up for it. A plan is taking shape to maintain the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village. Does anybody else hear Queen singing “We are the champions, my friends…”? No? Just me? That’s…
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Calder Gardens Opens This September as a Unique Art Experience
Calder Gardens, nearing the end of its development on the Parkway, will offer visitors a truly unique art-viewing experience, writes Sarah Jordan for Philadelphia Magazine. The cultural institution will serve as a monument to sculptor Alexander Calder, a renowned artist of the 20th century whose work has been displayed in museums around the globe. …
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Philadelphia Plans to Bring Back Christmas Light Show, Dickens Village This Holiday Season
During a “Christmas in July” press conference inside the Wanamaker Building on Friday, July 25, the Philadelphia Visitor Center announced that it plans to bring back both the Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village for the 2025 holiday season. The two events have been among Philadelphia’s most cherished holiday traditions for several decades. The Christmas…
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Tindley Tea Cafe Inside Center City Church Offers Live Music and Delicious Dining in Historic Setting
Tindley Tea Cafe is located within Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, a Philadelphia landmark founded by Reverend Charles Albert Tindley over a century ago, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29. Tindley was a pioneer of what is now known as the soup kitchen, feeding people across Philadelphia and the greater tri-state area during the Great…
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3 Philadelphia Hotel Restaurants Named Among Top 100 in Inaugural List
Three Philadelphia hotel restaurants are ranked among the nation’s top 100 on the inaugural list compiled by OpenTable and Kayak, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three hotel restaurants are all located inside the Four Seasons, which has made several lists as one of the top hotels in the nation and world.…
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Comcast Increases Peacock’s Monthly Rates, Its Biggest Since Launch
Comcast recently announced it is raising the price of Peacock to subscribers, effective July 23, writes Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg. As of July 23, Peacock will be raising its price by $3 a month for new customers, representing a nearly 38 percent increase. New subscribers who have the version with advertisements will see their monthly…
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Boyds’ Andrew Gushner Talks Summer Style, Vacation Essentials
Summer is here, and Boyds is well prepared with plenty of seersucker, including sport jackets, shirts, and bottoms, said Andrew Gushner, the fourth generation at the family-owned Philadelphia store, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Vintage-style polos are currently trending, with top selections coming from Gallia, Daniele Fiesoli, Brunello Cucinelli, and ISAIA. But when it…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has announced that it will be moving to a larger location in Center City, more specifically at the 16,000 square-foot retail space on Walnut…
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PMC Property Group Closes In On Acquiring Ten Penn Center, Plans Conversion
PMC Property Group, the largest apartment owner in Philadelphia, has closed in on acquiring Ten Penn Center, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The potential acquisition comes more than six months after the 27-story office building was placed on the market. At the time, the building was 60 percent occupied.…
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Franklin Institute, Comcast NBCUniversal Collab On New Theme Park Exhibit, Will Debut in 2026
The Franklin Institute and Comcast NBCUniversal are collaborating on a new exhibit that highlights the creation of theme parks, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The first-of-its-kind exhibit, called “Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition,” is set to open next year. At the exhibit, guests will be able to experience a deep looks into the storytelling,…
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James Beard Award Winner Ellen Yin to Embark On Newest Project in Center City
Ellen Yin, the James Beard Award-winning restaurateur behind High Street and Fork, is gearing up to open her newest project later this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Called The Bread Room, the new project will serve as a bakery, workshop, and event space all rolled into one. The Bread Room will be…
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Philadelphia’s Newfound Grows Through NAR Commission Shifts, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Philadelphia-based Newfound is leveraging recent National Association of Realtors commission changes to become an authority in a changing landscape, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Despite a slow housing market that is struggling with low inventory and transaction levels, the company has grown rapidly by capitalizing on NAR settlements and through mergers and…
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